In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?1. Crop diversification2. Legume intensification3. Tensiometer use4. Vertical farmingSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
✓ Correct answer: a) 1, 2 and 3 only
ExplanationSustainable Agriculture is farming in such a way to protect the environment, aid and expand natural resources and to make the best use of nonrenewable resources.Options 1, 2 and 3 are correct:Mixed cropping or diverse cropping: When two or more crops are cultivated concurrently on a field, it is known as mixed cropping or diversified cropping.In the unlikely event that one crop fails, the other crops will mitigate the risk of a complete crop failure.Legume intensification: A category of plants known as leguminous plants (legume) contain edible roots or knobs that help nitrogen-rich soil grow vegetables or other meals.A leguminous crop is typically cultivated alongside the primary crop.Legumes contribute to increased soil fertility by fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere.Crop Rotation: It entails the methodical planting of various crops in a specific order over the course of several years in the same growing space.It contributes to the preservation of soil nutrients, the reduction of soil erosion, and the prevention of pests and disease in plants.Tensiometer: A tensiom
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